Atid: population and statistics
Atid has a population of 3,061 (2026) across 136.8 km², or 22.4 people per km². It ranks 1,541 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,061 residents
- 136.8 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Atid ranks No. 30 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 16.0% in Atid, compared with an average of 2.9% in Harghita County and 2.0% nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.2 ‰ in Atid, compared with an average of 11.0 ‰ in Harghita County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Atid: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Atid in numbers
Where is Atid?
Neighbouring localities
- Ghindari8.5 km · 3,345
- Avrămești9.7 km · 2,764
- Șimonești11 km · 3,828
- Chibed12 km · 1,730
- Sărățeni13 km · 1,650
- Corund14 km · 6,388
- Lupeni14 km · 4,837
- Săcel16 km · 1,144
All localities in Harghita County
Localities of similar size
Population of Atid over time
Atid had 3,090 residents in 2016 and 3,061 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,046 |
| 2022 | 3,028 |
| 2023 | 3,030 |
| 2024 | 3,041 |
| 2025 | 3,053 |
| 2026 | 3,061 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Harghita County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,162 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ghindari, 8.5 km away.
All indicators for Atid
Value for the locality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the locality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Atid | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,635 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,965 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,025 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Atid | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.54 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 985 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,599 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,396 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 522.4 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,173 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.7 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,660 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Atid | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.8 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,967 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,815 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Atid | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 38 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,683 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 16.0% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 61 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Atid | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 76.4 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 149 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Atid | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 654 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Atid | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 132 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Atid
Active businesses in the business register with a recorded activity, by section and by activity (NACE Rev. 2). Only activities with at least 3 businesses are shown.
By industry section
- Wholesale and retail trade21 · 28.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 13.3%
- Manufacturing8 · 10.7%
- Construction7 · 9.3%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 9.3%
- Transport and storage5 · 6.7%
- Administrative and support services5 · 6.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5 · 6.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 24.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 12.0%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 9.3%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 9.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 8.0%
- Forestry and logging5 · 6.7%
- Construction of buildings5 · 6.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 5.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 5.3%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities4 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Atid?
Atid has 3,061 residents (2026), ranking 1,541 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Atid?
Atid covers 136.8 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Atid growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Atid went from 3,090 to 3,061, a change of −0.9%.
Where is Atid?
Atid is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.448, longitude 25.053.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Atid?
In Atid, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 16.0% (2026), ranking 61 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Atid?
In Atid, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,025 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Atid?
The nearest to Atid are Ghindari (8.5 km), Avrămești (9.7 km), Șimonești (11 km), Chibed (12 km), Sărățeni (13 km).